A “simple collection” of 80 models for men and women, yet artistically “highly creative” and carrying all the refinements of haute couture, was presented in the garden of TM Luxury Apartments, Tony Miranda’s fashion tourism residence located in downtown Lisbon. “Herança Couture” is the name of the collection in which the Portuguese designer proposes a dialogue between the years 2025 and 2026 and the tradition of European fashion, cultivating elegance in everyday urban life.

“These are very urban clothes, designed for work or leisure environments, as well as pieces created for parties where elegance and glamour prevail. It is my tribute to Paris, where I lived and worked for so many years, but also to Lisbon, where I welcome most of my clients—a city that becomes more cosmopolitan and vibrant with each passing year.”

The atelier in the “Tony Miranda” building on Avenida da Liberdade, as well as the hotel the designer opened in 2022 within the same block, are excellent vantage points for both locals and international visitors who blend their styles in the Portuguese capital.

“This collection of mine, Herança Couture, is an exercise in reverence for learning, for the artisanal work crafted in the atelier, for the tradition of European haute couture, and for the creative power of fashion through form, through the knowledge of materials, and through textures that tell stories,” says Tony Miranda.

According to the designer, part of this new collection was developed based on his autobiography Metade de mim (Half of Me), published by Guerra & Paz in 2023—a life story driven by the legacy of fashion, by the knowledge of his mother, “a great seamstress,” and by the artistry of his father, a “bottier” craftsman.

Tony Miranda began his career in Paris at Maison Joseph Camps, a master of French haute couture, and later became the creative director of the house of Ted Lapidus. He then opened his first boutique and atelier in Paris, at 61 bis Avenue Suffren, and in the 1980s established himself at 5 Rue Cambon, in the heart of the fashion district.

He returned to Portugal to open an atelier and store in Guimarães, in the historic center, later expanding with a store in Porto. By the late 1990s, he had also established an atelier and store on Avenida da Liberdade, in Lisbon.

Dresses that Celebrate the Female Body

Tony Miranda defines his new collection as “an explosion of sensations” and “a feeling of constant passion.” The apparent “simplicity” of the models hides the finest materials, a meticulous choice of fabrics, and hundreds of hours of work, where the cut, the moulage of the pieces, and the precise inclusion of refined details make all the difference.

Black and white take center stage, as is customary in his shows. In the women’s pieces, blue, yellow, green, red, and pink are prominent tones. The dresses feature flowing silks, intense crepes, distinctive lace, crisp taffetas, and dry organzas, with a striking interplay of matte and shine. The collection also includes damasks, velvets, prints with fresh effects, and abundant floral motifs.

“What I most enjoy is enhancing the female body,” says Tony Miranda, whether through professional wear or designs for other occasions. “I want the clothes I create to inspire dreams, to spark imagination,” he confesses. “At the show, you’ll see how this collection, though very urban, is filled with sophisticated and irreverent pieces.”

Men: Exuberant at Parties, Casual at Work

In menswear, gray, blue, and pink alternate with black. Jackets range from playful, bold prints to classic tailoring with solid tones, pinstripes, and herringbone patterns. “I try to interpret the spirit of the times, where the same man might wear exuberant jackets at parties or events, and then blazers with jeans and a shirt—perhaps silk—while at work,” explains Tony Miranda. “Or else more classic suits: double-breasted, blue with stripes, featuring refined details.”

Alongside lightweight wool flannels, velvets, and crepes, the collection also includes natural silks, brocades, and even some lace.

A Bridge Between Past and Future

The pieces of the “Herança Couture” collection highlight cultural relationships—“a theme that has gained significant political relevance in our country this year,” notes Tony Miranda. Climate change, urban lifestyles, European evolution, and global conflicts are also reflected in this show, which enlivened the beginning of September in Lisbon.

“Clothing is a way for each of us to connect with the world,” the designer observes. “For my part, I will continue to contribute so that this connection has an aesthetic and cultural dimension—more active, more present.”